Guidebook for Hot Springs
Food Scene
With outdoor dining right on Spring Creek, this is a great spot to grab a beer. Typical pub food, reasonably priced
41 locals recommend
Spring Creek Tavern
145 Bridge StWith outdoor dining right on Spring Creek, this is a great spot to grab a beer. Typical pub food, reasonably priced
Iron Horse Station
24 Andrews Ave SA great spot to catch a good meal and live music.
Classic southern diner....everything Cracker Barrel wishes it was.
27 locals recommend
Smoky Mountain Diner
70 Lance AveClassic southern diner....everything Cracker Barrel wishes it was.
Trust General Store & Café
14535 NC-209You know you're in for good BBQ when you see a pit barrel smoker sitting outside in the parking lot!
18 locals recommend
High Ridge Adventures Outfitting & BBQ
4223 US-25You know you're in for good BBQ when you see a pit barrel smoker sitting outside in the parking lot!
Vaste Riviere Provisions is an upscale Restaurant, Wine Shop and Gourmet Grocery Store located in Downtown Hot Springs, NC. We offer a broad selection of hand selected wines, delicious foods all prepared from scratch in house, local craft beers, gourmet tinned seafood, free range/organic meats, as well as house-made and prepackaged groceries.
21 locals recommend
Vaste Riviere Provisions, LLC
158 Bridge StVaste Riviere Provisions is an upscale Restaurant, Wine Shop and Gourmet Grocery Store located in Downtown Hot Springs, NC. We offer a broad selection of hand selected wines, delicious foods all prepared from scratch in house, local craft beers, gourmet tinned seafood, free range/organic meats, as well as house-made and prepackaged groceries.
Great local beer and tacos!!...what more do you need in life?!? There is great indoor space here as well as an outside Beer Garden
35 locals recommend
Big Pillow Brewing
25 Andrews Avenue NorthGreat local beer and tacos!!...what more do you need in life?!? There is great indoor space here as well as an outside Beer Garden
Vinyl Pies Pizza
Parks & Nature
Walk right out our front door to hike this 3 mile trail. With significant elevation gains, you'll be rewarded with fantastic views of the French Broad and downtown.
42 locals recommend
Lover's Leap Hiking Trail
138 Silvermine RdWalk right out our front door to hike this 3 mile trail. With significant elevation gains, you'll be rewarded with fantastic views of the French Broad and downtown.
Gorgeous panoramic views of stacked mountain ranges in every direction once you get to the top!
227 locals recommend
Max Patch
Max Patch RoadGorgeous panoramic views of stacked mountain ranges in every direction once you get to the top!
Appalachian Trail
Appalachian National Scenic TrailHot Springs is the only town the AT passed directly through.
Rocky Bluff Campground
2145 NC-209Campground and hiking trails
Hiking trail to a historic Fire/Watch Tower with great views.
9 locals recommend
Rich Mountain Fire Tower
Hiking trail to a historic Fire/Watch Tower with great views.
Paint Rock is only a 20 minute drive from the Red Bridge Cottage, and it is gorgeous drive right along the banks of the French Broad River too. There are several great swimming holes, water falls, picnic spots, hiking and mountain biking trails.
6 locals recommend
Paint Creek Recreation Area
Paint Rock is only a 20 minute drive from the Red Bridge Cottage, and it is gorgeous drive right along the banks of the French Broad River too. There are several great swimming holes, water falls, picnic spots, hiking and mountain biking trails.
Shopping
Classic hardware store that is well worth a walk through. The owners are wonderfully helpful.
16 locals recommend
Gentry Hardware
124 Bridge StClassic hardware store that is well worth a walk through. The owners are wonderfully helpful.
Cute gifts and art as well as coffee, smoothies, and ice cream
29 locals recommend
Artisun Gallery and Cafe
16 Andrews Ave SCute gifts and art as well as coffee, smoothies, and ice cream
Bluff Mountain Outfitters
152 Bridge StOutdoor gear and information
Essentials
Small grocery store. You can find most of your basic groceries here, as well as homemade cake by the slice, and an in house sub shop
18 locals recommend
Hillbilly Market
43 US-25Small grocery store. You can find most of your basic groceries here, as well as homemade cake by the slice, and an in house sub shop
Dollar General
50 Lance AveYou can find just about anything you need here.
Large beer selection and surprisingly good wine selection
7 locals recommend
Tobacco Road Burley & Brew
20 Bridge StLarge beer selection and surprisingly good wine selection
Entertainment & Activities
Blue Heron Whitewater
35 Little Pine RdWhitewater rafting company
Hot Springs Rafting Co.
81 Bridge StWhite water rafting company
French Broad Adventures
12 Good Adventures LnWhite water rafting and zip line adventures
Sandy Bottom Trail Rides
1459 Caney Fork RdHorseback trail riding
Smoky Mountain Trail Rides
1959 Walnut Creek RdHorseback trailrides
Wolf Ridge Ski Resort
578 Valley View CirSkiing
Visit the place that gives the town its namesake! Wonderful, private, & rustic outdoor hot tubs filled with naturally heated mineral water. The Spa also features massages. They are open late into the evening. The Spa is quite popular so book your reservations in advance to make sure you get in.
182 locals recommend
Hot Springs Resort And Spa
315 Bridge StVisit the place that gives the town its namesake! Wonderful, private, & rustic outdoor hot tubs filled with naturally heated mineral water. The Spa also features massages. They are open late into the evening. The Spa is quite popular so book your reservations in advance to make sure you get in.
City advice
Book before you go
Hot Springs Spa - hot tub soak
The outdoor, naturally heated mineral water hot tubs are a great activity. They are open all day and late into the night. They are also quite popular! So call and book your preferred tub time in advance to suit your schedule.